They feed primarily on ringed seals (Pusa hispida), which by summer months may be 50% or more fat by weight. They need to catch ~1/week.
But they don't chase the seals. They are AMBUSH predators who use stealth & patience to catch their prey.
They feed primarily on ringed seals (Pusa hispida), which by summer months may be 50% or more fat by weight. They need to catch ~1/week.
But they don't chase the seals. They are AMBUSH predators who use stealth & patience to catch their prey.